OpenStreetMap to GeoTIFF converter
Upload your OpenStreetMap file and get GeoTIFF in a couple of minutes: osm2cdr reads the geometry of your file and hands you a ready GeoTIFF straight away. Processing runs on our servers, the result is ready to download as soon as it finishes, and files up to 50 MB are supported. And if you have no file of your own, or need a fresh map of an area, osm2cdr builds GeoTIFF straight from the OpenStreetMap map: you simply pick an area on the map, choose the GeoTIFF format and download the result with up-to-date OSM data — with layers for buildings, roads, water and features.
How OpenStreetMap differs from GeoTIFF
| Format | Extension | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenStreetMap | .osm / .pbf | OSM geodata | Map source: roads, buildings, POI, boundaries |
| GeoTIFF | .tif | Raster | GIS analysis, remote sensing, CAD base maps, orthophotos |
How to get GeoTIFF on osm2cdr
- 1Select an area on the map on the osm2cdr home page
- 2Choose the GeoTIFF format and, if needed, a style and CRS
- 3Click Export and download the ready GeoTIFF file
GeoTIFF format properties
| Extension | .tif |
| Type | Raster |
| Purpose | GIS analysis, remote sensing, CAD base maps, orthophotos |
When you need GeoTIFF
The main scenario is simple: you already have a OpenStreetMap file — upload it and osm2cdr returns GeoTIFF, ready to use in a dedicated program (editing, printing, analysis, embedding in a project). The alternative is for when you have no file at hand or need a fresh map of an area: the same GeoTIFF is then built straight from up-to-date OpenStreetMap data for your chosen area, split into layers for buildings, roads, water and features.
What changes when going OpenStreetMap → GeoTIFF
Drop in a OpenStreetMap file and osm2cdr reads its geometry and returns GeoTIFF; and with no file of your own, the same GeoTIFF is built straight from the OpenStreetMap map for your chosen area. Either way the data model changes. The first source is OpenStreetMap vector geodata, and GeoTIFF is a geo-referenced raster. osm2cdr draws the OSM objects and rasterises them into pixels at the chosen resolution, with no intermediate OpenStreetMap file. Per-object editing and attributes are lost in GeoTIFF — the format suits layer overlays and remote-sensing work.
Upload your OpenStreetMap extract → GeoTIFF
Upload your OpenStreetMap extract — an .osm or .pbf dump — in the form above and osm2cdr will convert it to GeoTIFF for you. Files up to 50 MB are supported. If your file is too large, or you just want a fresh map of an arbitrary area, you can skip the upload entirely: pick an area on the home page and download GeoTIFF with up-to-date OSM data right away.
FAQ: OpenStreetMap → GeoTIFF
Can I upload my OpenStreetMap file?
Yes, now you can: upload your OpenStreetMap file right on this page and osm2cdr will read the geometry and convert it to GeoTIFF. Files up to 50 MB are supported. If the data comes from OpenStreetMap, you can skip the upload entirely — we'll export the map straight into GeoTIFF.
Is it free?
Yes, exporting an OpenStreetMap map to GeoTIFF on osm2cdr is free. Select an area, the GeoTIFF format and download the result.
Which programs open GeoTIFF?
The GeoTIFF format opens in dedicated programs for its category. See the GeoTIFF format page for the full list and details.
Why is this better than an online OpenStreetMap → GeoTIFF converter?
An online converter caps the result quality at the quality of the source OpenStreetMap file. osm2cdr takes data from the OpenStreetMap source and builds GeoTIFF with correct layers directly — with no loss on an intermediate OpenStreetMap file.